This is the "launching off" page that your students will use to complete activities, download documents, access links, complete assessments, etc.

Dear students,
Please follow the instructions (in order) on this page.

Step 1: After being assigned a group and a planet, begin your research using these websites:
Kids Astronomy
Solar System

Step 2: Gather at least 3 facts about your planet.

Step 3: Collaborate with your group members and put together all your information.

Step 4: Gather pictures, information, and develop a script for your story.

Step 5: Use these tutorials to help you use either MovieMaker or iMovie
MovieMaker Tutorial
iMovie Tutorial

Step 6: Create your digital story.

Step 7: Upload your video to the class wiki; TheSolarSystem07

Step 8: Post a reflection on the project on our class blog; Reflection Blog

    • Here are some fun solar system activities and websites! **





This is a solar system activity in which answer questions and collect trading cards. Very fun!
Solar System Trading Card Activity

This is a fun website that gives you information on all the planets. Enjoy!
Astronomy for Kids

Here is a collection of some of the best images from NASA's exploration program. Neat pictures!
NASA Photos